Welcome to SXSW

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery. Mark your calendar for SXSW 2014 (March 8-16, 2014) and SXSW EDU (March 3-6, 2014) and check out our other events SXSW V2V (Aug 11-14, 2013) and SXSW Eco (Oct 7-9, 2013).

Recent News

Submit Your Band Earlier Than Ever!

Created by stacey on June 18, 2013
Music

2013 Showcasing Band Parquet Courts. Photo by Maggie Boyd

Apply to be considered as a performer for SXSW Music Festival 2014 earlier than ever!

In an effort to ensure thoroughly reviewed submissions and inform applicants of their status sooner, the official Sonicbids application platform will open a month earlier this year, on July 9 for only $33. After September 7, the application fee will be raised to $45.

Please take note- the final submission deadline is also earlier (October 11), so don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the SXSW 2014 lineup.

Check Sonicbids on July 9 to submit.

SXSW V2V: Connect With Tony Hsieh, Natalia Oberti Nogurea, Tim League and More

Created by Hugh on June 17, 2013
Music Film Interactive V2V

The inaugural SXSW V2V conference in Las Vegas begins in just over 50 days-- have you purchased your registration yet? Scheduled August 11-14 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas, this exciting event brings together startups, entrepreneurs, innovators and digital creatives for four days of learning, sharing, networking and career-enhancing connections.

Speakers at SXSW V2V 2013 include Micah Baldwin (Graphic.ly), Scott Belsky (Behance), Stephanie Burns (Chic), Amber Case (Esri R&D Center), Steve Case (Revolution), Jake Colvin (National Foreign Trade Council), Dustin Curtis (Svbtle), Aziz Gilani (Mercury Fund), Frank Gruber (Tech Cocktail), Christine Herron (Intel Capital), Tony Hsieh (the Downtown Project), Peter Kazanjy (TalentBin), Natalia Oberti Nogurea, Tim League (Alamo Draft House) and many many others.

Fly Me to the Moon: Watch LeVar Burton and Dr Mae Jemison Talk Interstellar Travel

Created by Hugh on June 17, 2013
Interactive

100 Year Startup Interstellar Travel and Beyond

Space exploration proved to be one of the dominant themes at the 2013 SXSW Interactive Festival. An incredible keynote from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk led off this quest for galactic glory. Austin's own Richard Garriott eloquently explained "The New Golden Age of Human Spaceflight.", and registrants enjoyed touring the James Webb telescope on the lawn of the Long Center.

Panel Podcast: I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone: Life and Times of Jim Dickinson

Created by Bobby on June 17, 2013
Music
Photos by James Cano


Jim Dickinson was a badass.

From his production work with legendary Memphis musicians to his impressive 1970 solo debut with Bob Dylan, Carl Perkins, and more, Jim's life was packed with incredible, often rowdy stories.

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